It must be stretched.” Through prayer, our hearts expand to receive the hope God offers. “For prayer to develop this power of purification, it must on the one hand be something very personal ...

Last week, three formerly Muslim Christians in Iran were handed 10-plus-year prison sentences. It’s a sobering snapshot of ...

has called for faith and prayer, urging Catholics to embrace "hope against all hope" as concerns over the pontiff's health persist. Father Nunzio Corrao, the chaplain at Gemelli, led a special ...

Syrian Christians continue to live out their faith with resilience, sharing the hope of Jesus Christ amid ongoing political turmoil and violence. As their country faces deepening instability, they ...

Priests join Pope Francis for the celebration of the chrism Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican March 28, ...

Most people pray with the hope of attaining some form of benefit ... In Buddhism, reliance on an external agency for assistance through prayer is considered futile. Unlike many other religions ...

The theme of the 2025 Jubilee Year is “Pilgrims of Hope.” For those who wish to embark on a spiritual pilgrimage through reading and prayer during the Lenten season — or anytime during this ...